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AD ASTRA 5.4

2020 • 10 GUESTS • 5 cabins

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Specifications

Length: 55 ft.

Builder: Bali Catamarans

Year: 2020

Beam: 28 ft.

Draft: 5 ft.

From $29,500 to $36,000 per week

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Features & Amenities

Max Guests: 10
Total Cabins: 5
Queen Cabins: 5
Showers: 5
Heads: 5
Electric Heads: 5

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Comfort

Water Maker: Yes- 2 x W
Jacuzzi: No

Entertainment

Kids Okay: Yes
Internet Access: Onboard WIFI
iPod / Device Hookups: Yes
Salon Stereo: Yes
Salon TV / DVD: Yes
Board Games: No
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: Inq
BBQ: Yes
Crew Smokes: No
Guest Smoke: On sugar scoops only

Water Sports

Dinghy: 12 ft. tender
Dinghy Horsepower: 30
Wake Board: Yes
Tube: Yes
Knee Board: No
Snorkel Gear: 12
Underwater Camera: No
Kayak: No
Stand Up Paddle Boards: 2
Floating Mats: Yes
Jetskis: No
Other Toys:
(2) Sea Scooters
Floating dock
Dedicated Captain and Chef/ First Mate
Fully Customizable Menu
Caribbean Made, Eco Friendly and Reef Safe Toiletries
Bar Stocked to Guest Preference
Coffee /Espresso Maker
Full Sized Refrigerator
Ice Maker
Water Maker
Dingy / Yacht-tender
Outdoor Shower
Rendezvous Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
(2) Sea Scooters
(1) Wakeboard
(2) Stand Up Paddle Boards
Towable Water Tube
10 ft. Floating Dock
Fishing Gear
Board and Card Games
Television in the Salon
Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System
Water Skis: Kids (0)

Diving

Tanks: No
BCs: No
Regulators: No
Scuba: Onboard
Air Compressor: Yes
Dive Lights: No

Location Details: West End, Tortola, BVI
Summer Base Port: BVI
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Preferred Pickups: Scrub Island
Other Pickups: BVI
Turnaround: 48 Hours
Flag: USA

rates & availability

SEASON	PASSENGERS
SEASON	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Winter 2025 to 2026	$31,000	$31,500	$32,000	$32,500	$33,000	$33,500	$34,000	$34,500	$35,000
Summer 2026	$31,000	$31,500	$32,000	$32,500	$33,000	$33,500	$34,000	$34,500	$35,000

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the crew

Captain Lukata Samuel, A 100 Ton Master Born And Raised In The Virgin Islands, Has Been Sailing Since The Age Of Eight And Carries An Endless Knowledge Of The Surrounding Caribbean Waters. From Teaching Youth Sailing In St. Vincent And The Grenadines To Leading Charters Across The Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico, Lukata’s Life Has Always Been Intertwined With The Sea. When He’s Not At The Helm, He Can Be Found Running Triathlons, Volunteering Locally, Or Exploring Hidden Beaches With His Partner, Chef Benita. Passionate About Sharing The Authentic Island Experience, He Curates Each Charter With Farm-Fresh Provisions, Local Artistry, And Cultural Immersion—Creating A Truly Tropical Oasis For His Guests.

Captain And Chef Benita Marshall Brings A Radiant Spirit To Life Aboard, Combining Her Love For Wellness, Food, And Caribbean Culture. With Over 5,000 Nautical Miles Under Her Belt And A 100 Ton Master License, She Blends Her Sailing Expertise With Her Six Years In The Culinary Industry To Deliver A “Farm-To-Table” Dining Experience Inspired By Her Family Farms, Meder Mogzit And Greenridge Guavaberry. A Certified Yoga And Fitness Instructor, Benita Believes In Nourishing Both Body And Soul Through
Mindful Movement And Vibrant Cuisine.
Together, Benita And Lukata Offer Guests An Unforgettable Journey—
Where Food, Culture, And Adventure On The Ocean Meet The Warm Essence Of True Island Life.

Sample Menu

Sample Menu
We Believe In A Farm To Boat Style Of Provisioning. Sourcing The Majority Of Our Ingredients From Mender Mogzit And Greenridge Guavaberry Family Farms We Offer A Unique Twist Of A Healthy And Wholesome Caribbean Cuisine.

Breakfast
Banana Oat Pancakes & Hickory Smoked Bacon, Served Withfresh Fruit Paired With An Avocado & Mango Smoothie
Pastami Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast , Poached Eggs, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Cold Pressed Juice
Smoked Sausage Vegetable Frittata, Served With Banana & Blueberry Smoothie
Charred Apple French Toast, Honey Maple Organic Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit, Served With A Probiotic Smoothie
Cajun Chicken Omlete, Sourdough ,Fresh Veggies, Served With Strawberry & Blueberry Oat Smoothie
Chicken & Mango Waffles, Served With Antioxidant Smoothie

Lunch
Summer Chicken Pasta Salad, Served With Garlic Toast
Taco Tuesday. Freestyle Tacos, Fresh Tortilla Chips, Guac, Homemade Salsa
Curry Salmon Mango Habanero Potato Chick Pea Bowl
Wild Caught Salmon Veggie Burgers, Served With Garlic Basil Roasted Potato Wedges
Buddha Grilled Mahi Taco Bowl
Salad Of The Day
Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Crispy Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl, Wild Caught Salmon, Carrots, Sushi Rice, Spicy Mayo, Purple Iceberg Lettuce , Avocado , Sesame Seeds, Onions
All Paired With Cocktail Of The Day

Dinner
New York Strip Paired With Lobster Mac N Cheese And Steamed Veggies
Cajun Chicken Paired With Garlic Truffle Mashed Potatoes And Roasted Veggies Shrimp Enchilada Stuffed Peppers, Bell Peppers, Organic Yellow Rice, Onions,
Tomatoes, Corn, Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Avocado
Mahi Greek Salad, Fresh Mahi, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Organic Quinoa, Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Olive Oil, Olives, Fresh Parsley, Served With Garlic Basil Toast
Miso Coconut Curry Cod Paired With Wild Jasmine Rice And Farm Fresh Sweet Plantains
Surf N Turf, Served With Aged Parmesan Biscuits And Fresh Steamed Veggies
Creamy Garlic Wild Caught Salmon Risotto , Wild Caught Salmon, Organic Risotto, Garlic, Mushrooms, Broccoli
Chefs Wine Selection Cocktail Of The Day

Dessert
Banana Mango Sorbet, Organic Bananas, Mango, Coconut Milk, Agave
Farm Fresh Cheesecake
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Rice Crispys , Served With Vegan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Berry Ice Cream Bars, Coconut Cream, Strawberries, Black Berries, Blueberries, Coconut Yogurt
Banana Bread Pudding
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie Or Cake Served With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Snacks
Fish Tacos, White Fish, Cabbage, Onions, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Avocado, Fresh Mint Basil, Served With Infused Mint Limeade
Curried Chickpea Salad, Chickpeas, Green Onions, Bell Peppers, Mayo, Celery, Carrots, Garlic Quinoa, Lettuce, Feta Cheese, Served With Fresh Ginger Ice Tea
Salad Of The Day
Salmon Poppers, Wild Caught Salmon, Flour, Served With Garlic Basil Potato Wedges Crispy Cheesy Potato Sticks, Potatoes, Corn Starch, Parmesan, Salt
Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Assortments Of Chips, Veggies, Dips, Organic Fruit
Lemon Parm Chicken Wings

Drinks

Alcoholic Beverages
Blood Orange Mimosa
Whiskey Sour
Berry Sangria
Corona Sunset

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Limeade, Lemons, Limes, Fresh Mint, Cane Sugar, Spring Water
Hibiscus Ginger , Fresh Hibiscus ,Fresh Mint, Fresh Ginger , Cane Sugar, Spring Water Celery Mint, Organic Celery, Organic Mint, Cane Sugar, Spring Water
Frozen Daiquiri N/A Margarita

Client Feedback

Chris Mitchell’s 50th Birthday
January 17–24, 2026
Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you for taking such great care of us. We loved our time on Ad Astra with you. Your energy was perfect, the food was delicious, and the fun was non-stop!

— Char & Chris

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you so much for such great care of us this week. The food, the drinks, the laughs, and the stories — we miss you already!

Much love,
Kathleen & Dave

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thanks for an amazing week! Food, drinks, beach, snorkel, sharks — ever make it to Chicago, let’s get together!!!

— Ken & Andrea

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Thank you for the best trip ever!

— Kassy & Max

Thank you for the best trip ever!

Hunt Family
Dec 29 – Jan 7, 2026

Thank you for a wonderful trip.
We made everlasting memories. Hope to see you again soon.

P.S. Beni – Food was amazing!

— Lindsay Hunt

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you both so much for making our trip so memorable. Everything was great!

Matt Hunt

P.S. Zig, thanks for all the great photos along the way.

We made everlasting memories

Sincere thanks and appreciation for everything you have done for us this past month. You both were beyond amazing, you are both so great at your jobs, and you are also such nice genuine people who really take pride in everything you do. We are so grateful (and lucky) that we landed you two as our crew this past month. As I’ve told you multiple times, you both made our trip special. So special, that when we come back for a month next year, we can’t imagine not having you with us.

We have so much respect for you both, and for how hard you work all day every day. As we wrote in the Borrowed Bounty book, you represent your company so well, they should be very proud and appreciative to have you on their team.

We view you both as friends at this point and look forward to staying in touch between now and our trip back to BVI next May. We wish you both the very best, and if there is every anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thanks again for making this trip so memorable!

June 2025

Thank you for an amazing charter. You are the best team!

Stijn – your food is out of this world. You have a true gift for combining flavors while accommodating allergies and preferences with ease.

Evanne – we couldn’t have asked for a more skilled and patient captain. You took us to fantastic locations, and we always felt safe.

Together, you are a power team!

May 2025

Dear Captain Evanne & Chef Stijn,
Sincere thanks for making our charter so memorable and special. Evanne, your positive attitude, constant smile, and exceptional customer service made it an absolute pleasure to sail with you. You are a highly knowledgeable and competent captain, and we always felt completely safe with you at the helm.

Stijn, your food was impeccable. We looked forward to every single meal. The way you combined flavors and presented each dish made us feel like we were dining in a different five-star restaurant every day. Thank you so much for taking such thoughtful care with our daughter’s food allergies as well—it meant the world to us.

Evanne and Stijn, over the course of our month-long stay, you became more than our crew—you became our friends. Every day brought something new, and you graciously adapted to our last-minute plan changes. The month flew by far too quickly.

We highly recommend you to anyone lucky enough to have you as part of their crew. Your company is incredibly fortunate to have you representing them. We wish you both all the very best, and if there’s ever anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

May 2025

Evanne & Stijn
We can’t thank you enough for your outstanding hospitality. The amazing meals, top-notch service, and your warm company made our trip to the BVI unforgettable. We truly hope we have the privilege of sailing with you again on future adventures.

May 2025

Dear Evanne & Stijn,
Thank you both for an amazing week in the BVI. From the moment we arrived, you made us feel like family and true members of the crew. You both did an incredible job in every aspect of our trip. You’ve made me even more excited to return to the BVI in the future.

May 2025

Evanne & Stijn
Our experience on this boat was amazing! I’ll never forget waking up and smelling the delicious food Stijn has prepared. As for Evanne, you always brought us different places and ensured that everything is fun and exciting. Both of you have incredible knowledge about the boat. I don’t know how you do it! My favorite thing that Stijn made for dinner was the lobster. So good! Also your desserts are the perfect thing to come after a meal, they are delicious! Finally, thank you for making sure we felt safe on this boat. My family felt safe and secure and had an incredible time. Thank you for taking amazing care of us!

May 2025

Evanne & Stijn

Thank you for another great week in the BVI. You planned an excellent itinerary and worked diligently to make sure we had the best experience. The Borrowed Bounty was a new boat for you as a crew, and when there were A/C and generator issues, you never gave up and worked hard to resolve them—all while still making sure we were well fed and enjoying each location!

Evanne, you always found the best mooring spots and you are both kind and joyful.

Stijn, your meals were incredible! We felt like we toured the world through your cuisine. You catered excellently to dietary restrictions while maintaining variety and incredible flavor in each meal.

Overall, we loved how well you worked together. It was a blast getting to know each of you—we look forward to more trips in the future!

May 2025

What an adventure!

Pre-trip communications were easy, thorough and excellent. Stijn and Evanne organized a Zoom permeating to meet/greet, discuss menus and preferences regarding activities and destinations. They arranged reservations for meals out, transfers and logistics. They incorporated our preferences and provided alternate suggestions.

Evanne’s professional ability and maturity are beyond her age. Winds gusting to 30 knots were abnormally strong. Her seamanship and marine critical judgement exhibited a calm professional demeanor. Her ability to manage many things at once was demonstrated during the maneuvering of the boat in open waters, tights spaces and high winds.

Stijn’s passion for feeding people shines. His scratch cooking with fresh ingredients showcased his culinary knowledge of international cuisine. He adjusted menus to accommodate dietary restrictions. Our group of well-traveled fun-loving seniors have eaten at some of the finest restaurants around the world and have not had such consistently superb meals. He deserves a Michelin star!

Evanne and Stijn worked as a seamless team. They supported each other and the passengers. Their hospitality created a tabling experience that was inviting and inclusive.

We’re coming back to charter with Evanne and Stijn wherever they are!

April 2025

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AD ASTRA 5.4

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Client Feedback

Evanne & Stijn We can’t thank you enough for your outstanding hospitality. The amazing meals, top-notch service, and your warm company made our trip to the BVI unforgettable. We truly hope we have the privilege of sailing with you again on future adventures.

Dear Evanne & Stijn, Thank you both for an amazing week in the BVI. From the moment we arrived, you made us feel like family and true members of the crew. You both did an incredible job in every aspect of our trip. You’ve made me even more excited to return to the BVI in the future.

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Evanne & Stijn
We can’t thank you enough for your outstanding hospitality. The amazing meals, top-notch service, and your warm company made our trip to the BVI unforgettable. We truly hope we have the privilege of sailing with you again on future adventures.

Dear Evanne & Stijn,
Thank you both for an amazing week in the BVI. From the moment we arrived, you made us feel like family and true members of the crew. You both did an incredible job in every aspect of our trip. You’ve made me even more excited to return to the BVI in the future.